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Safe return is only solution to Rohingya crisis: PM


Prime Minister Tarique Rahman addresses the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly

Xi lays out terms to avoid US-China military conflict


Xi Jinping has called for extensive cooperation with Washington to avoid the

Gas supply to national grid returns to normal


Gas supply to the national grid has returned to normal after the

Fuel price hike: Prices of essentials rise, people suffer


After the hike of fuel price Tk 20 per litre, prices of

Nepal PM says South Asia is paying for climate change and wars


Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah has issued a sharp critique of a

Three die with measles symptoms


Three more people have died with suspected measles symptoms in Bangladesh in

Bangladesh reaffirms support for independent, sovereign Palestinian state


Bangladesh has renewed its call for an independent and sovereign Palestinian state

PM calls for global actions to tackle sea-level rise


Prime Minister Tarique Rahman addresses a high-level meeting on the existential threat posed by

Is air pollution stealing your sleep?


You shut the windows, turn off the lights and settle down for

Union Parishad elections likely in January: EC Anwarul


Ruling out holding Union Parishad elections in November and December this year,

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South Korea president to address nation at 0100 GMT: office


South Korea's embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol will address

Sri Lankan leftist leader to take office after landslide election win


Sri Lanka's first leftist president will be sworn into

South Korea fires warning shots after new border incursion


Seoul's military said Friday it had fired warning shots

China accused of targeting overseas citizens for political activism


China is targeting citizens studying abroad for their political

Floods in Indonesia's South Sulawesi kill 14


Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain have killed

"Nobody Is Scared": Congress Says Decision On Amethi, Raebareli In 24 Hours


The Congress is all set to end the suspense over Lok Sabha candidates for the prestigious Amethi and Raebareli

India LS polls: Modi asks people to vote in record numbers


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged voters

4 dead, 19 missing after boat capsizes in Indian Kashmir


Four people died and at least 19 more were

Narendra Modi congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Eid


 In a letter to Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh

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Zubaida stresses role of midwives in preventing maternal, newborn deaths


Prime Minister TariqueRahman's wife DrZubaidaRahman, on Thursday stressed the need to put

Coast Guard seizes smuggled urea fertilizer in Chattogram


Coast Guard seized 48 tonnes of urea fertilizer that was being smuggled

Experts calls for boost up IPM practices


Farm researchers and experts stressed on reinvigorating dissemination of Integrated Pest Management

Swapon urges journalists to maintain objectivity


Prime Minister's Political Adviser ZahirUddinSwaponon Friday said journalism is not limited to

Buddhists celebrate MadhuPurnima today


The Buddhist community will celebrate one of their

3 held with 397.7g gold, phones and laptops at Dhaka Airport


Airport Armed Police Battalion on Thursday detained three people with 397.7 grams

President calls for neutral, orderly, affordable migration system


President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday called for effective measures to

'Protect young people's lungs from tobacco and nicotine products'


Today, September 25, marks World Lung Day 2026. This year, the day

Shama calls for greater women's role in peacemaking


State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has called for greater

Swapan appreciates UN role in Bangladesh's advancement


The Prime Minister's Political Adviser Zahir Uddin Swapon has praised the role

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India monitors Bangladesh as Dhaka signals interest in 'Mecca Defence Pact'


New Delhi is keeping a close watch on diplomatic developments in Dhaka

In A Tit-For-Tat Move, New Delhi Removes Encroachments Outside Pak High Commission


The action comes three days after Pakistani authorities reportedly removed protective security barricades outside

How Pak-Backed Handler Shahzad Bhatti Built Online Terror Network


Indian agencies arrested more than 250 people from 14 states over

Ex-Pakistan Minister's Threatening Remark Against India


Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed, who served as Pakistan's Interior Minister in the Imran

Trump promised a sex-trafficking crackdown. His Justice Department hasn't delivered


A new banner depicting US President Donald Trump is put up on the Department

White House revokes visa of Brazil's US ambassador


The US has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to Washington, according to a state department official, marking another

'True treasure of the world': Rubio hails Taj Mahal during visit


US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with his wife Jeanette D. Rubio and US Ambassador

Iran defence ministry says US seeks 'face-saving' way out of war


Iran's defence ministry on Saturday said the United States was seeking a "face-saving" way to exit the war, as

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13th Bangladesh Parliamentary Session Begins With A Rejuvenated Resonance


13th Bangladeshi Parliamentary session began on March 12, 2026. It was on February 12,

Are Bangladeshis an Ungrateful Nation? 1971, Memory and the Moral Test of Our Time


K N Ahad Bangladesh was not born through negotiation or compromise. It was born through blood,

International Voices Overlooked as Bangladesh Prepares to Vote


 Razib PervezAs Bangladesh organizes to cast their votes, the upcoming election has drawn substantial consideration

Why Cooperation Still Matters in An Age of Disorder


 As the world approaches 2026, optimism is in short supply. Armed conflicts are raging across roughly 50 countries.

The Institutional Crowd Around SDG 6: Time for Coherence in the Global Water Agenda


Mohammad Zobair Hasan Each September, world leaders converge at the United Nations in New York. In 2025, they

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US administrators are rubbing tech enterprises on the wrong side of the shoulders


London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan is inviting San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI)

Industries brace for hard times in the middle of energy scarcities


Bangladesh has started experiencing a fuel crisis more than a week after

Echoes of The Earth: The Undying Spirit of Zia’s Canal Revolution


President Ziaur Rahman was an architect of dreams, a man of the soil.  Having drenched the earth with

Metropolitan University in Sylhet: Where A Piece of My Heart Still Hangs Around


It was June 2012. I was spending holidays at home in a slightly carefree

Institutions in our countries don't teach pupils to look beyond the box


When it comes to private universities, most people uphold the opinion that

Our cerebral faculties can't be exceeded by manmade devices


This editorial is about humans and the interactions that this intelligent mammal

Oval Office Can’t Persuade Europe to Gulp Down Far Right Sentiments


Mahfuz Ul Hasib ChowdhuryUS President Donald Trump has significantly shifted US politics by

India’s Maritime Vision: From SAGAR to Indo-Pacific to MAHASAGAR


   Suchitra Durai A decade ago, on 12 March 2015, while commissioning in Mauritius the

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Bangladesh delegation participates in Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026


A high-level Bangladeshi delegation took part in the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026,

Khurshid Alam appointed Islami Bank Chairman


Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Sunday appointed former deputy governor Md Khurshid Alam as the independent director and chairman of

Vested groups are conspiring to jeopardize forex market: BB


Bangladesh Bank (BB) has smelt a plot of vested groups to destabilize

KFC Spreads Joy Among Underprivileged Children with ‘Eidi for Angels’


To spread joy among underprivileged children during the holy month of Ramadan, KFC Bangladesh organized

BB officers frustrate over no visible progress in BB's full autonomy


Bangladesh Bank (BB) officers expressed their frustration over no visible progress in two key financial

TECNO launches MEGAPAD SE in Bangladesh


Global AI-driven innovative technology brand TECNO has officially unveiled the TECNO MEGAPAD SE, a feature-rich entry-level tablet designed to deliver

Bangladesh’s Tech Delegation Participates in DigiTech ASEAN Thailand 2025


A Bangladeshi delegation of 12+ BASIS member companies successfully participatedin DigiTech ASEAN Thailand 2025. The event was hosted by

IFIC Bank signed a(MoU with Japan Bangladesh Friendship Medical


IFIC Bank PLC has signed a Memorandumof Understanding (MoU) with Japan Bangladesh Friendship

Evercare Hospital Chattogram Observes World Diabetes Day


Evercare Hospital Chattogram, the port city’s leading multi-specialty healthcare provider, organized an insightful Health Talks

Arabia food festival 'Taste of Arabia' inaugurated by Hotel Westin Dhaka


The Westin Dhaka, in partnership with City Bank PLC., proudly unveils its signature

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P.D. Singh, CEO of India & South Asia, SCB visits Bangladesh


P.D. Singh, ChiefExecutive Officer – India & South, Standard Chartered Bank recently visitedBangladesh. P.D. Singh was appointed

Mass Gathering of Former and Current Jagannath University Students Floods Kakrail


Bashir Shahriar, JnU Correspondent :Jagannath University (JnU) students have entered the third day

PPP Authority’s Divisional Conference Showcases Investment Potential in Renewable Energy and Tourism


The Public Private Partnership Authority (PPPA) successfully organized

SCB celebrate international women's day


Standard CharteredBangladesh and Friendship jointly hosted ‘Water, light and hope”, a specialphoto exhibition celebrating the occasion

itel P55 Launches in Bangladesh


itel, a leading global smart life

US inflation seen easing in July, lending Biden a reprieve


 US inflation is expected to have eased slightly in July, taking pressure

China lockdown worries hit Asian equity, crude markets


Asian markets and oil prices mostly fell Monday with a fresh Covid

Iran warns US against disrupting oil shipments to Venezuela


Iran’s foreign minister on Sunday warned the US against

Oil-hungry Asian nations pounce on low prices to build stockpiles


Some oil-hungry Asian nations are taking advantage of the

Samsung fears fall in profit as pandemic hits sales


Samsung Electronics Co on Wednesday said its operating profit

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BAT Bangladesh Welcomes Kakhaber Benidze as New Managing Director


Kakhaber Benidze has been appointed as the ManagingDirector of British American Tobacco Bangladesh PLC. effective 1stMay 2026.

Formal Inauguration of IFIC Bank ATM Booth at Shewrapara, Dhaka


Withthe aim of providing customers with easier, faster and uninterrupted bankingservices, IFIC Bank PLC formally inaugurated a new

Engineers urge science-based urban planning to achieve SDGs


Civil engineers, academics and policymakers on

BAT Bangladesh Secures Top Employer Certification for the Seventh Time


British American Tobacco BangladeshPLC. has once again been recognized as a Top Employer by

New KFC Curry Crunch: Bold Spices, Crunchy Goodness


Transcom Foods Limited, the sole franchisee of global brand KFC has been operating in Bangladesh

National workshop spotlights renewable energy barriers in climate-vulnerable regions


A national workshop on renewable energy was held today in the capital, bringing together subject

From Victory to Vision: How the First 120 Days Will Shape Bangladesh’s Governance and Growth Path


When a new government assumes officeafter a national election, public expectation extends far beyond a meretransfer of

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Legendary hockey player Abdus Sadeque passes away


Mr. Abdus Sadeque was the first captain of the Bangladesh National Hockey Team and the first  captain of

PSG forge modern dynasty with Champions League shootout triumph over Arsenal


Paris St Germain held their nerve in a cagey Champions League final to retain the title by beating Arsenal

Chapol congratulates Youth & Sports State Minister


World Archery Asia has offered its warmest congratulations and most sincere best wishes to Aminul Haque on his appointment

Jabed Ali’s BDCricTime Becomes a Government-Registered Media Platform in Bangladesh


BDCricTime has achieved a major milestone after receiving official registration from Bangladesh’s Ministry of Information

Starc becomes most prolific left-arm quick in Test history


Australian veteran Mitchell Starc became the most prolific left-arm paceman in Test history on Thursday, surpassing Pakistan great Wasim

Cristiano Ronaldo's son gets first Portugal under-15 call-up


Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son has received his first international call-up, being named in the Portugal Under-15s squad for an

Bowlers, Wadhera shine as Punjab beats Bengaluru in IPL


Punjab Kings bowlers steamrolled through the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's batting order to secure a five-wicket victory in a rain-reduced

Bumrah named ICC Men's Player of the Month


 Indian star pacer Jasprit Bumrah  has triumphed over strong competition to win the ICC Men's Player of the Month

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National Fisheries Day Celebration in Kalapara


Gofran Palash, Kalapara (Patuakhali): Keeping

Five-Member Committee Formed to Probe Clash at RU


RU Correspondent:  Rajshahi University (RU)

'Lion fish' caught in fishing nets in Bay of Bengal


Gofran Palash, Kalapara (Patuakhali): A

5 houses completely destroyed in Kalapara by Boishakhi storm


Gofran Palash, Kalapara (Patuakhali): At

Nilsagar Express derailed in Bogura, At least 66 passengers have been injured


Nilsagar Express train derailed in Bogura, At least 66passengers have been injured.Many sustaining injuries after jumping from the

Massive traffic jam in Ishwarganj, public suffering at its peak


Md.Salim Ishwarganj (Mymensingh) Correspondent: In the Ishwarganj Municipal

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246 killed by lightning strikes this year


At least 246 people were killed by lightning strikes across the country from February 1 to August 30 this year,

One-in-three young people victim of online bullying: UN


Around one-in-three young people across 30 countries, including Bangladesh, India and Myanmar, say they have been bullied online while one-in-five

India actresses in US 'prostitution' racket


The arrest of an Indian couple in the US who allegedly ran a prostitution

Change Is You: Leaving Decisive Footmarks


How do you react when you see a fellow

Remembering legendary actor of Bangla cinema ‘Mahanayak’ Uttam Kumar


Uttam Kumar remains the biggest hero of Bengali cinema till date –

Does God exist? some scientists think they have proof


The question of whether a god exists is heating up in the 21st century.

Bride of ISIS: From 'happily ever after' to hell


Islam and Ahmed met online, looking for their "happily ever after" through a Muslim

India's anti-harassment squad : Helping or intruding


In Uttar Pradesh, a special police squad has been set up to fight eve

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Iran pitches seven-day roadmap to end conflict


Oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have become a key issue in the

Trap at the Prison Gates: How Extortion and 'Shown Arrests' Are Robbing Bail in Bangladesh


Serious allegations have surfaced regarding indiscriminate accused list generation in cases filed

Defence pact could include Iran: Turkey


A defence pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan could turn into

Pakistan locks down Islamabad


Shipping containers have been deployed by Pakistan's authorities to block main access routes into Islamabad. -AFP

Patwary should be questioned over crude bomb remark: DMP


National Citizen Party (NCP) Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary should be questioned over

LPG 'crunch' leaves Dhaka consumers scrambling


Parveen Azad was halfway through making breakfast when her gas cylinder ran

Another 'potential danger' warning for Mecca


People and pilgrims walk at the Grand Mosque Complex in Saudi Arabia's holy city

Pope Leo steps up warnings over AI risks to humanity and global security


The Vatican has warned about the risk of an apocalypse spurred by

Teen-gangs in Cumilla: 451 out of 624 arrestees handed over to guardians


Police detained a total of 624 suspected members of juvenile gangs in

New Zealand says China is its most persistent state-backed cyber threat


New Zealand's cyber security agency said China was the country's most persistent

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